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04/10/2017
Outdoor Education Centre In Ardnabannon To Close
The Education Authority (EA) is to shut down an outdoor learning centre in Ardnabannon, Co Down.
The Ardnabannon Outdoor Education Centre offers a variety of pursuits including hillwalking and archery.
Sinn Féin's Chris Hazzard MP described the announcement as "devastating".
He said: "In recent months, Sinn Fein representatives have worked hard to impress upon the EA that these proposals were counterproductive. it is a blow for local people that the centre at Ardnabannon has been closed.
"Whilst I'm delighted that other local centres such as Killowen and Killyleagh have been saved, it is disheartening that the EA have not included Ardnabannon in its plans for the future.
"Situated in the centre of the Mournes Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ardnabannon is a mainstay in first class outdoor education activities. The centre should be at the heart of plans going forward, instead of being targeted for closure.
"I'm afraid that this decision is yet another example of poor policy making on behalf of the EA; and it is the staff and young people who may yet again pay the price."
Mr Hazzard has requested a meeting with the EA.
(CD)
The Ardnabannon Outdoor Education Centre offers a variety of pursuits including hillwalking and archery.
Sinn Féin's Chris Hazzard MP described the announcement as "devastating".
He said: "In recent months, Sinn Fein representatives have worked hard to impress upon the EA that these proposals were counterproductive. it is a blow for local people that the centre at Ardnabannon has been closed.
"Whilst I'm delighted that other local centres such as Killowen and Killyleagh have been saved, it is disheartening that the EA have not included Ardnabannon in its plans for the future.
"Situated in the centre of the Mournes Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ardnabannon is a mainstay in first class outdoor education activities. The centre should be at the heart of plans going forward, instead of being targeted for closure.
"I'm afraid that this decision is yet another example of poor policy making on behalf of the EA; and it is the staff and young people who may yet again pay the price."
Mr Hazzard has requested a meeting with the EA.
(CD)
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